Rathgar Lodge (UPA) - ULMARRA

They describe themselves as follows:
"Located on the banks of the Clarence River in the quaint town of Ulmarra - Rathgar Lodge is only a short drive from Grafton - yet enjoys a peaceful rural outlook. Rathgar Lodge is an Ageing in Place facility - fully accredited with the Aged Care Standards offering two levels of care. A low care 20 bed hostel and a 12 bed secure special care wing - specialising in dementia care. Our staff offer the highest possible standard of care - being responsive to each individual residents needs. Spacious living and dining provide relaxing areas for day to day and group activities. Skilled and caring staff are always on hand to nurture and support the residents - providing a family environment. The purpose built - fully secure dementia specific care unit offers the very best of care and security. The pleasant surroundings have been thoughtfully designed to ensure living and dining areas are restful and functional. A private secure courtyard with picturesque gar"

Title and Description:
Single room + ensuite: max. refundable deposit $300000 or max. daily payments of $ 46.85 - extra service fee $0

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Room Type:
Single room + ensuite

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Max Occupancy:
1

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Max Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD):
$300000

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Max Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP):
$40.36

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Payment Options:
Residents can choose to pay for their accommodation by a refundable deposit - a daily payment - or a combination of both. A refundable deposit is paid as a lump sum amount. A daily payment accrues daily and is paid periodically - for example monthly. A combination payment includes both a partial lump sum and daily payments.

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Example Payment:
50% refundable deposit of $150000 and 50% daily payment of $20.18

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Room Description:
Consisting of 20 individual hostel rooms plus 12 fully secured purpose built Dementia Specific rooms providing an atmosphere of warmth and tranquillity. All rooms are modern with a comfortable and relaxing decor - and include air-conditioning - a built-in wardrobe - bedside locker and a hand basin . The rooms are of generous size complete with an ensuite .

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Room Size:
26m2 Sqm

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Common Area Details:
All areas are quality controlled complying with all Government - Agency standards. Established areas include a large dining - living areas with a separate activities room and a chapel plus a family meeting room. Secured outdoor areas have lovely walk-through gardens with undercover seating and a pleasant BBQ area. Other common areas include a hairdressing salon - medical clinic - therapy room - TV community room and a men`s shed. All areas are air-conditioned.

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Specific Features:
Rathgar Lodge is a single storey brick veneer building in the rural village of Ulmarra and only a short drive from major shopping - business facilities in Grafton. Located on the banks of the magnificent Clarence river. Safety features include a 24 hr emergency call system - fire sprinkler system and electric high low beds. Residents have access to lockable cupboards - TV and Internet - Data connection and phone connection on request. We have a provision for couples with a number of inter-connecting rooms.

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Additional Care Info:
The multi-cultural Hostel provides Ageing in Place including Palliative care. We have a comprehensive program of social activities including local community bus outings - arts and crafts - exercise classes - extensive range of therapies - concerts - shopping trips - picnics plus an extensive range of in house games - activities. Staff can send - receive e-mails for residents. Residents may be escorted to external appointments for medical and therapeutic treatment. Qualified nurses also carry out many other health care needs. Scheduled visits by care professionals including Counsellors - Dieticians - Aromatherapist - Dementia consultants - Massage Therapists - Physiotherapists - Social Workers and many more. The kitchen caters for special dietary requirements on a rotating menu. All external doors are alarmed and secured.

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Additional Care Cost:
Chemist expenses - hairdressing - podiatry - newspapers - bingo - social outings - luncheons.

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Extra Service Fee:
0

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